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Thursday 13 February 

This Valentine’s Day the World Council of Churches (WCC) invites us to share Thursdays in Black Valentine’s Day messages.

Love is patient; love is kind

It doesn’t take advantage.

It doesn’t rejoice in evil.  (cf 1 Cor 13:4-7)

On Valentine’s Day—celebrated 14 February in many countries—the World Council of Churches Thursdays in Black campaign is celebrating love with a new set of ready-to-send social media cards.

“Spread love, choose kindness: that’s the kind of message we all need to send and receive these days.”  Sara Speicher, WCC communication officer.

For too many people, “love” comes with abuse and violence. The Valentine’s Day messages—part of the WCC’s work toward gender justice—have become an annual tradition that helps define love that brings wellbeing and human dignity.

Source: Celebrate love: share Thursdays in Black Valentine’s Day messages | World Council of Churches (oikoumene.org) | 6 February 2025

Download: Thursdays in Black 2025 Valentine’s resources